What 8 Years in URUGUAY Taught Me About Life, Work and Belonging

Tiandra made the move to Uruguay in 2017 from southern Illinois. She wasn't fluent in Spanish, but she made the leap anyway. In this episode, she shares what Uruguay is really like for her—from free public healthcare, rebuilding a career and safety to reclaiming agency as a Black American woman abroad. As a long-term resident, she has lots of valuable insights to share.
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In this video:
0:00 Intro
0:17 Why Uruguay
2:49 What It's Like as a Black American Female in Uruguay
7:26 When Uruguay felt like home
8:28 How easy is the residency process?
11:14 How did you find work?
16:22 Mistakes to avoid
21:34 Healthcare in Uruguay... free?!
24:39 How has the country changed in past 8 years?
26:58 Are there housing pressures?
28:24 Average budget for a solo female
29:09 The most difficult part of living in Uruguay (for Tiandra)
30:49 The most rewarding part
31:30 Dealing with aging family in the US
32:59 Last bits of advice
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*Note: This episode and all content on this channel is for informational purposes only – and may shift as changes occur in the world. This particular conversation on Uruguay reflects Tiandra's views based on her experiences living there for the past eight years.